Jhalawar | The Rajasthan government has refused to provide 2.39 crore rupees to complete the construction of the Tertiary Cancer Care Center (TCCC) in Jhalawar. This decision is seen as a major setback for the health infrastructure of Jhalawar.

Allegations of Budget Shortage and PPP Mode

Former District Congress President Raghuraj Singh Hada has made serious allegations against the government. He stated that the government's intention is to hand over this center to private hands. According to Hada, the government is preparing to put the Jhalawar Cancer Center on PPP mode. For this reason, the necessary budget is not being released.

Construction Incomplete for 13 Years

Under the 2013 national policy, cancer centers were approved in Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jhalawar. The centers in Jaipur and Bikaner were completed years ago. Jhalawar is the only tertiary center in the country whose building could not be completed even in 13 years. This project is currently stuck between two governments.

Huge Jump in Machine Prices

In 2013, 15 crore rupees were given for the Linear Accelerator machine and 3 crore for Brachytherapy. Now the prices of these machines have become approximately 36 crore and 7 crore rupees respectively. The government recently approved 149 crore rupees for Kota. However, no amount was allocated for the building and new machines in Jhalawar.

Apprehension of Shifting the Center

Hada informed that despite posts being sanctioned in Jhalawar, two cancer doctors have been sent to Ganganagar. There can be only two tertiary centers in the state. It is alleged that the government is planning to open a tertiary center in Ganganagar instead of Jhalawar. This will cause heavy loss to local patients.

Increasing Difficulties for Patients

The budget for medicines in Jhalawar's Day Care Cancer Center is also being cut. The number of patients is continuously increasing, but facilities are decreasing. Patients are discharged at 3 PM in Day Care. Compared to Bikaner, the support of social organizations in Jhalawar is also less.
  • In Bikaner, Shri Krishna Seva Samiti arranges food and stay for patients.
  • No major social organization has come forward for patients in Jhalawar.
  • Modern facilities like bone marrow transplant are starting in Jaipur and Bikaner.
Hada has demanded that funds be raised from MP and MLA funds for the Jhalawar Cancer Hospital. He expressed deep regret over the neglect by the political leadership.

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